Is your dog too hip for the dog bark? Does he drop rhymes between bites of kibble? Die-hard rap fans doubtlessly want a rap-inspired title for their pooch.
Check out this list of rap dog name ideas – and make sure to share any of your own name ideas in the comments!
Male Rapper Dog Names
These dog names are inspired by real rappers – we think these make for some pretty cool dog names! Browse and see which famous rapper name fits your new pooch.
- 2 Chainz
- 50 Cent
- Action (Action Bronson)
- Afroman
- Akir
- Akon
- André (André 3000)
- Antwon
- Apache
- A$AP Rocky
- Bad Bunny
- Baeza
- Beastie (Beastie Boys)
- Big Boi
- Big Moe
- Big Poe
- Big Pooh
- Big Pokey
- Big Pun
- Biggie (Biggie Smalls)
- Birdman
- Bizzle
- Bizzy Bone
- Blu
- Boldy (Boldy James)
- Bones
- Boosie
- Bow Wow
- Brisco
- Buckshot
- Busta (Busta Rhymes)
- Cam’ron
- Capo
- Capone
- Cassanova
- Cassidy
- Cazwell
- CeeLo (CeeLo Green)
- Chamillionaire
- Chance (Chance the Rapper)
- Chingy
- Choppa
- Common
- Coolio
- Cypress (Cypress Hill)
- DaBaby
- Daddy-O
- Daddy Yankee
- Dappy
- Diddy (One of Sean Combs’ many names)
- Diggy
- Divine
- DMX
- Don Q
- Drake (Canadian rapper)
- Dr. Dre
- Eazy-E
- Eminem
- Fabolous
- Fat Joe
- Fetty (Fetty Wap)
- Flo Rida
- Flash (Grandmaster Flash)
- Flavor Flav (from Public Enemy)
- Furious
- Future
- Gambino (Childish Gambino)
- G-Eazy
- Ghostface (Ghostface Killah)
- Griff (Professor Griff)
- Gunna
- Herc (DJ Kool Herc)
- Ice Cube
- Ice-T
- Jadakiss
- Jallal
- Jam (Jam Master Jay)
- Ja Rule
- Jay-Z
- Jeezy
- J-Kwon
- Juvenile
- Ka
- Kanye (Kanye West)
- Kemba
- Kendrick (Kendrick Lamar)
- Kid Cudi
- Kingston (Sean Kingston)
- Kirko (Kirko Bangz)
- Kodak (Kodak Black)
- Lil Dicky
- Lil Nas X
- Lil Peep
- Lil Uzi (Lil Uzi Vert)
- Lil Wayne
- LL Cool J
- Lloyd (Lloyd Banks)
- Logic
- Ludacris
- Lupe (Lupe Fiasco)
- Mac (Mac Miller)
- Macklemore
- Malone (Post Malone)
- Mase
- Master P
- Matisyahu
- MC Hammer
- Meek Mill
- Method (Method Man)
- Migos
- Mista Grimm
- Montana (French Montana)
- Muja (Muja Messiah)
- Mystikal
- Nas
- Nate Dogg
- Necro
- Nelly
- Ne-Yo
- Nipsey (Nipsey Hussle)
- Notorious B.I.G.
- Novel
- Offset
- Omarion
- Outkast
- PaRappa the Rappa (rap video game dog)
- P. Diddy (American rapper)
- Pegz
- Pharrell (Pharrell Williams)
- Pitbull
- Prodigy
- Psy
- Puff (Puff Daddy)
- Quavo
- Quest (A Tribe Called Quest)
- Rakim
- Ray J
- Redfoo
- Remedy
- Rev. Run
- Rittz
- Saga
- Saint Dog
- Sean (Sean Paul)
- Shaggy
- Shinoda (Mike Shinoda)
- Silentó
- Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Sixtoo
- Skizzy (Skizzy Mars)
- Slick Rick
- Smalls (Biggie Smalls)
- Snoop Dogg
- Snow
- Soulja Boy
- Stormzy
- The Game
- T.I.
- Tupac
- Twista
- Tyga
- Vanilla Ice
- Wiz (Wiz Khalifa)
- Wu-Tang (Wu-Tang Clan)
- Wyclef (Wyclef Jean)
- Young Thug
- Ye (Kanye West’s new name)
- Yelawolf
- Yella (DJ Yella)
- Zuna
Female Rapper Dog Names
There are plenty of fabulous female rappers that you can name your dog after too. See which female hit rapper’s name suits your pupper.
- Abbie (Abbie Cornish)
- Antoinette
- Amil
- Armani (Armani Caesar)
- Awkwafina
- Bella
- Bhad Bhabie
- BIA
- Big Jade
- Blaatina
- Bonnie Blue
- Cardi B
- Cha Cha
- Chanel (Chanel West Coast)
- Charm La’Donna
- Coi (Coi Leray)
- CupcakKe
- Da Brat
- Deetranada
- Dej Loaf
- Dessa
- Dess Dior
- Diamond
- Dimples D.
- Doja (Doja Cat)
- Dream Doll
- Dreezy
- Enchanting
- Estelle
- Eve
- Exy
- Feloni
- Flo Milli
- Foxy Brown
- Gangsta Boo
- Gripsta
- Honey G
- Iggy (Iggy Azalea)
- Inas X
- Jayla
- Jean Grae
- Jessi
- Jewelz
- JT
- Jucee Froot
- Justina (Justina Valentine)
- Kaash (Kaash Paige)
- Kali
- Kamaiyah
- Kash Doll
- Kayykilo
- Keyu
- Khia
- Kodie (Kodie Shane)
- Lakeyah
- Latto
- Lauryn (Lauryn Hill)
- Left Eye (Lisa Lopes)
- Leikeli (Leikeli47)
- Lil Debbie
- Lil’ Kim
- Lil Mama
- Little Simz
- Lizzo
- LoLa Monroe
- Maliibu Miitch
- MC Lyte
- Megan Thee Stallion
- M.I.A.
- Mia X
- Michel’le
- Miss Ko
- Missy (Missy Elliott)
- Molly (Molly Brazy)
- Monaleo
- Monie Love
- Nefertiti
- Nicki (Nicki Minaj)
- Nitty (Nitty Scott)
- Passion
- Penny
- Pepa (Salt-N-Pepa)
- Princess Nokia
- Queen Key
- Queen Latifah
- Rah Digga
- Rapsody
- Rasheeda
- Remy Ma
- Renni (Renni Rucci)
- Rico Nasty
- Rocky Badd
- Roxanne (Roxanna Shanté)
- Rubi Rose
- Salt (Salt-N-Pepa)
- Sarai
- Sasha (Sasha Go Hard)
- Saweetie
- Shawnna
- Snow Tha Product
- Solé
- Stefflon (Stefflon Don)
- Stunna Girl
- Sukihana
- Tay Money
- Tierra (Tierra Whack)
- Tink
- Tokyo (Tokyo Jetz)
- Trina
- Ty Bri
- Vel the Wonder
- Yohani
- Young Devyn
- Young Lyric
- Young M.A.
- Yo-Yo
- Yung Baby Tate
- Yung Miami
Rap Slang & Music Inspired Dog Names
Rap slang and music lingo can be pretty regional, but we’ve rounded up the most common terms around the hip hop scene that double as great rap-inspired dog names. Check these word-themed monikers from rap music.
- Acapella (Rapping without music)
- Baller (Extravagant living)
- Banger (A great song)
- Bars (Musical unit of measure)
- Beats (Music)
- Buster (A trash talker)
- Cap (Bullet)
- Cheese (Money)
- Decks (Turntables)
- Dime (Cute girl)
- Diss (Short for disrespect)
- DJ (Disc jockey)
- Drop (When new music releases)
- Flex (Showing off)
- Flow (Rapping rhythm)
- Fly (Cool)
- Freestyle (Rapping off the cuff/without preparation)
- Goat (Greatest of all time)
- Ghost (To leave unexpectedly)
- Henny (Hennessy)
- Hook (Catchy part of song)
- Indie (Short for independent)
- Kick (Beat with boom to it)
- Lab (Recording studio)
- Lyric (Words to a song)
- Mic (Microphone)
- OG (Original gangster)
- Rat (A snitch)
- Ratchet (To be messy or problematic)
- Remix (Song remaster)
- Scratch (Sound a record makes when moved)
- Spit (To rap)
- Stan (Obsessed fan)
- Swag (Style)
- Tight (High quality)
- Timbs (Timberland boots)
- Trap (Contemporary rap subgenre)
- Vibe (Feeling/mood)
Funny Rapper Names for Dogs
Sometimes the best name for your pooch is one that makes you laugh. Have a haha with these funny dog names inspired by hip hop music and hip hop culture.
- Azealia Barks
- Barky Bark
- Big Bonez
- Big Puppin’
- Busta Ruffs
- Cardi Bark
- Diggy Azalea
- Dog E. Fresh
- Dog.i.am
- Doggy Azalea
- Doggy-O
- Dog Nasty
- Fleasy E
- G Thang
- Kanye Woof
- Lil Booty
- Machine Gun Doggy
- MC Howler
- Megan Thee Schnauzer
- Method Mutt
- Missy Smelliot
- Nicki Muttaj
- Notorious D.O.G.
- ODD (Ol’ Dirty Doggo)
- Post Madogg
- Puff Doggy
- Rosa Barks
- Ruff Raff
- Ruff Ryda
- Run DOG
- Salt-N-Puppa
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Slim Doggy
- Timbawoof
- Tupup
- Wiska Lifa
More Rapper Names for Dogs
If you’re looking for something unique but still related to the hip hop world, you still have plenty of options. Check out these mutt monikers that may fit the rapper vibe you’re going for.
- Alpha
- Amaze
- Bands
- Beauty
- Bonanza
- Boogie
- Boots
- Bootsie
- Bop
- Boujee
- Brodie
- Burberry
- Busy
- Calypso
- Cartier
- Charming
- Cheddar
- Chewy
- Clumsy
- Crazy
- Creep
- Danger
- Defiant
- Deuce
- Dolce
- Dom Perignon
- Dukes
- Fancy
- Fangz
- Fire
- Getty
- Glide
- Goldy
- Gouda
- Gucci
- Harmony
- Hermès
- Homie
- Hustle
- Jazz
- Jiggy
- Jive
- Juice
- King
- Lambo
- Legacy
- Loyal
- Lux
- Maestro
- Melody
- Miss Demeanor
- Midnight
- Mink
- Money
- Moola
- Nimble
- Omega
- Outlaw
- Poppin
- Prada
- Rack
- Rolex
- Royal
- Sapphira
- Sapphire
- Screw Ball
- Shawty
- Shook
- Shotty
- Silver
- Sky
- Slinger
- Sly
- Smooth
- Snackz
- Soul
- Speed
- Stackz
- Sterling
- Sweet Pea
- Swift
- Tempo
- Timba
- Tycoon
- Valentino
- Versace
- Vuitton
- Witty
- Youngin
- Zany
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2 Comments
March 18, 2021
It’s Childish Gambino, and not Bambino. You had one job lol
March 18, 2021
Oops –haha! Thanks for pointing that out!